REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Adoption of Ordinance No. 2010 Extending a Temporary Moratorium on Motorized Scooter and Bicycle Share Programs
Report
BACKGROUND
At the November 5, 2019 Council meeting, proposed Ordinance No. 2010 was introduced and passed for the purpose of publication. Pursuant to City Charter Sections 808 and 812, a summary of proposed Ordinance No. 2010 was published by The Weekly on November 13, 2019, and copies were posted in three public places. The Ordinance now comes to Council for final adoption.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to Ordinances Nos. 1994 and 1997, there is currently a moratorium on motorized scooter share programs and bike share programs in the City of Santa Clara, which is set to expire on December 19, 2019. Proposed Ordinance No. 2010 would extend the moratorium by up to one additional year, to December 19, 2020, in order to allow the City sufficient time to evaluate legal implications related to allowing motorized scooter share and bike share programs under the Americans with Disabilities Act, analyze evolving State Legislation, and draft an appropriate regulatory program.
A report on the steps taken by City staff to date was made available on October 18, 2019, in compliance with Government Code Section 65858(d), which requires a report to be issued at least ten (10) days prior to the extension of a moratorium. If adopted, the ordinance will go into effect 30 days after adoption, on December 19, 2019. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, this extension requires a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the Council, which would be six (6) votes if all members are present.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered falls under several exemptions found in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it is designed to preserve the status quo and therefore does not have the potential to significantly impact the environment. It is also categorically ex...
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